Site Engineer

Capstone Recruitment UK; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Car allowance

International relocation opportunities

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment UK is seeking a Site Engineer to support civil, structural and architectural works on a major data centre project in Frankfurt. You will coordinate site activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure works align with the programme and quality standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of site engineering experience, proficiency in interpreting drawings and BIM data, and setting out using Total Stations or GPS/GNSS. International relocation opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of site engineering experience on large-scale projects.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and construction packages.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications and BIM information.
• Experience with setting out using Total Stations or GPS/GNSS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day construction activities across assigned work areas.
• Supervise subcontractors and monitor progress against programme requirements.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, design teams, subcontractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Review construction drawings, raise RFIs and assist in resolving technical and site issues.
• Undertake inspections and quality checks, maintaining accurate records and supporting defect close-out.
• Support short-term planning and communicate labour, materials and access requirements.
• Monitor site progress and prepare reports for the wider project team.
• Assist with setting out and verification of dimensions and levels where required.
• Maintain as-built records and relevant project documentation.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety procedures and project requirements.

Skills

Site coordination

Reading drawings

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Stations

GPS/GNSS

Laser equipment

Job description

Salary: Up to €100,000 plus acommmodation and car allowance

Relocation: International relocation opportunities are available

Company Overview

Our client is a privately owned global engineering and construction company delivering major data centre projects for leading hyperscale clients across Germany.

The business employs a diverse international workforce representing 57 nationalities. Continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects offer excellent opportunities for career development and progression.

Role Overview

The Site Engineer will support the delivery of civil, structural and architectural works on a major data centre project in Frankfurt.

The role will focus on coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors and ensuring works are completed safely, accurately and in accordance with the programme. There will be an initial setting out requirement, alongside broader responsibility for technical coordination, quality assurance and the management of designated work areas and construction packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day construction activities across assigned work areas.
• Supervise subcontractors and monitor progress against programme requirements.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, design teams, subcontractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Review construction drawings, raise RFIs and assist in resolving technical and site issues.
• Undertake inspections and quality checks, maintaining accurate records and supporting defect close-out.
• Support short-term planning and communicate labour, materials and access requirements.
• Monitor site progress and prepare reports for the wider project team.
• Assist with setting out and verification of dimensions and levels where required.
• Maintain as-built records and relevant project documentation.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety procedures and project requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 to 5 years of site engineering experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience managing site activities, subcontractors or individual construction packages.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and BIM information.
• Good understanding of inspections, quality assurance, RFIs and as-built documentation.
• Some practical setting out experience using Total Stations, GPS/GNSS or laser equipment.
• Data centre or mission-critical construction experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary project environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer looking to enter or further develop within the data centre construction sector while gaining experience on a major international project.